Food Network

December 21, 2012

Food Network celebrity chef, Tyler Florence, not only has a new cookbook out—"Tyler Florence Fresh"—but he also has a line of Tyler Florence Wines for sale as well. Add to that, his hit Food Network show, "The Great Food Truck Race", Wayfare Tavern restaurant in San Francisco, six additional cookbooks, and a line of organic baby food called SPROUT, a retail kitchen store, and you've got one incredibly busy man. Plus, he's a family man with a beautiful wife and three kids! How in the world does he have time to cook?

You're probably wondering why I'm gushing on and on about Tyler Florence? I was given a copy of his cookbook, "Tyler Florence Fresh" to review, and I fell in love with it. Shortly after, I received a bottle of 2008 TF Cabernet Sauvignon in the mail to try, and WOW, just in time for Christmas! I'll be back later—after my own personal wine tasting—to let you know what we thought about it :-)

Tyler Florence Wines include Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc, and are among the best wines coming out of California today. Why not order a bottle or two for your next holiday or get together!

Tyler Florence Wines

Tyler Florence shares his story on the birth of the
wines, "In 2008 I was making small-batch Zinfandel and Pinot Noir at a
custom crush facility in the Napa Valley, bottling it for family and
close friends to enjoy. Then I met Dina Mondavi – a Bay area resident
and fourth-generation member of the esteemed Mondavi winemaking family.
Dina then introduced me to her brother Rob Mondavi Jnr. and father
Michael Mondavi (both winemakers), and co-owners of the Michael Mondavi
Family Estate in Carneros, who helped me realize that in order to make
truly great wines expressive of their varietal character and region, I
needed to partner with a great family who invest as much time and energy
in wine as I do in my cooking, and recipes. From there, Tyler Florence Wines were born."

"In the Summer of the same year, Rob led us through tasting and
testing a wide variety of barrel samples and blends from 2008 and 2009
in order to find perfectly balanced varietal flavor from Napa Valley and
Lake County’s unique vineyards and we blended three limited-production
wines - TF Pinot Noir ($40), TF Zinfandel ($40) and TF Cabernet
Sauvignon ($65). At this time, we also crafted two approachable,
food-friendly pair to enjoy every day - Tyler Florence Sauvignon Blanc
($20); and Tyler Florence Cabernet Sauvignon ($25). Each of these wines
reflects our shared belief that wine and food should bring out the very
best in each other. We are proud to now release these wines nationally
across the US."

Tyler Florence Wines are now nationally distributed and can be purchased online at www.TylerFlorenceWines.com with only $5.00 shipping. They're also available for purchase in a number of states. Check here to find a local store near you!

_______________________________________________________________________________________CONTEST ALERT: Tyler
Florence’s Ultimate Food & Wine Experience Competition. Five lucky
home chefs from around the country will have a chance to win a trip to
California including a dinner at Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, a tour
of the Michael Mondavi Estate in renowned Napa Valley, followed by a
personal cooking class with Chef Florence at his West Coast Kitchen
Essentials shop in Mill Valley, closing the day with dinner just up the
road at El Paseo.

This one-of-a-kind trip includes hotel
accommodations, roundtrip airfare to and from San Francisco and all
ground transportation.

“I’m excited to try your
recipes that pair with my Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s
inspiring to think about the different flavors and regions you’ll share
with me in your dishes,” said Florence. “And then, it’s our turn —
myself and Rob Mondavi Jr. will host the winners for a tour around
Northern California to see what inspires us with local fresh
ingredients, winemaking styles, and even meals with our own families.”

This
contest celebrates that Tyler Florence Wines and TF Limited-production
Wines are now available nationally in retail stores, restaurants and
online. For the first time, wine and food lovers all across America will
have the opportunity to try these wines from the world-famous Napa
Valley region with their own favorite dishes.

To enter,
contestants will upload one original recipe that pairs well with either
Tyler Florence Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc by December 31,
2012. Once the voting phase begins, entries will be shared via Facebook
and Twitter, and fans and followers alike will vote for the top 20
entries (10 for Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 for Sauvignon Blanc) online at
www.TylerFlorenceWines.com. Entries that receive the most votes will be
judged by Chef Tyler Florence, who will pick five grand prize winners
for the Tyler Florence Ultimate Food & Wine Experience. The grand
prize trip takes place in March 2013.

Hopefuls may enter more
than once, but only one winner will be selected per household. Links to
Tyler Florence Wines’ can be found on Twitter at @TylerFlorence and
@TFWines and be used to encourage a great number of votes.

To
participate, consumers must submit their original recipe online to the
contest page on www.TylerFlorenceWines.com by December 31, 2012, where
their recipe must earn the popular vote using social media to encourage
friends and family to vote for them. Of the top 20 recipes, Tyler will
personally select the top five recipes and name them a grand prize
winner complete with a personal phone call!

“NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID IN
CA & TN AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. COMPLETE CONTEST RULES
AVAILABLE ON WWW.TYLERFLORENCEWINES.COM”

December 05, 2012

Food Network celebrity chef Tyler Florence has a new cookbook on bookstore shelves this week. It's a huge, gorgeous book showcasing page after page of seductive food photography. It's almost too pretty to use as a cookbook, yet Florence's recipes are as equally tempting as the images!

The vibrant colors of the enticing food leaps off the pages. The beets and strawberries are as red as you've ever seen, as are the lush greens of the asparagus and key lime pie. You have to see it to believe it!

Roast the cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower and reserve. Cut the cauliflower heads in half, then into bite-size florets. Cut the stalks into bite-size pieces also. Place the florets and stalk pieces in a roasting pan, and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter lined with paper towels to drain.

Make the garlic chips. Pour ¼ inch of oil into a small saucepan. Add the garlic and set the pan over medium heat. Heat the oil until the chips are golden and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Make the anchovy sauce. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and fry the anchovies, garlic, capers, and thyme, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the anchovies and infuse the oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant. Add the cream and Parmesan, and bring to a simmer. Just before serving, add the roasted cauliflower pieces and fold in the reserved leaves. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, and top with the fried garlic chips, cracked black pepper, and shaved Parmesan.

____________________________________________________________________________CONTEST ALERT: Tyler
Florence’s Ultimate Food & Wine Experience Competition. Five lucky
home chefs from around the country will have a chance to win a trip to
California including a dinner at Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, a tour
of the Michael Mondavi Estate in renowned Napa Valley, followed by a
personal cooking class with Chef Florence at his West Coast Kitchen
Essentials shop in Mill Valley, closing the day with dinner just up the
road at El Paseo.

This one-of-a-kind trip includes hotel
accommodations, roundtrip airfare to and from San Francisco and all
ground transportation.

“I’m excited to try your
recipes that pair with my Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s
inspiring to think about the different flavors and regions you’ll share
with me in your dishes,” said Florence. “And then, it’s our turn —
myself and Rob Mondavi Jr. will host the winners for a tour around
Northern California to see what inspires us with local fresh
ingredients, winemaking styles, and even meals with our own families.”

This
contest celebrates that Tyler Florence Wines and TF Limited-production
Wines are now available nationally in retail stores, restaurants and
online. For the first time, wine and food lovers all across America will
have the opportunity to try these wines from the world-famous Napa
Valley region with their own favorite dishes.

To enter,
contestants will upload one original recipe that pairs well with either
Tyler Florence Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc by December 31,
2012. Once the voting phase begins, entries will be shared via Facebook
and Twitter, and fans and followers alike will vote for the top 20
entries (10 for Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 for Sauvignon Blanc) online at
www.TylerFlorenceWines.com. Entries that receive the most votes will be
judged by Chef Tyler Florence, who will pick five grand prize winners
for the Tyler Florence Ultimate Food & Wine Experience. The grand
prize trip takes place in March 2013.

Hopefuls may enter more
than once, but only one winner will be selected per household. Links to
Tyler Florence Wines’ can be found on Twitter at @TylerFlorence and
@TFWines and be used to encourage a great number of votes.

To
participate, consumers must submit their original recipe online to the
contest page on www.TylerFlorenceWines.com by December 31, 2012, where
their recipe must earn the popular vote using social media to encourage
friends and family to vote for them. Of the top 20 recipes, Tyler will
personally select the top five recipes and name them a grand prize
winner complete with a personal phone call!

“NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID IN
CA & TN AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. COMPLETE CONTEST RULES
AVAILABLE ON WWW.TYLERFLORENCEWINES.COM”

December 03, 2012

Tyler Florence is coming to Dave's Marketplace in the Providence, Rhode Island area on Friday, December 7, 2012. His new cookbook, "TYLER FLORENCE FRESH", hits book shelves everywhere Tuesday, December 4.

I was fortunate to receive a review copy of Tyler Florence's brand new cookbook "TYLER FLORENCE FRESH" by Clarkson Potter Publishers. Florence's book is a visual delight with full-size color images that are so vibrant and lifelike, you'll swear you can literally eat the finished recipes right off the pages!

WHAT:
In celebration of Tyler Florence's new cookbook, "Tyler Florence
Fresh", Dave's Marketplace will host a book signing and Meet & Greet
with Tyler at its Smithfield, Rhode Island store location. Guests
attending will have the opportunity to meet the author and pick up an
autographed copy.

Coming tomorrow... Watch for a new recipe from Tyler Florence's new cookbook, "Tyler Florence Fresh"

________________________________________________________________________CONTEST ALERT: Tyler
Florence’s Ultimate Food & Wine Experience Competition. Five lucky
home chefs from around the country will have a chance to win a trip to
California including a dinner at Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco, a tour
of the Michael Mondavi Estate in renowned Napa Valley, followed by a
personal cooking class with Chef Florence at his West Coast Kitchen
Essentials shop in Mill Valley, closing the day with dinner just up the
road at El Paseo.

This one-of-a-kind trip includes hotel
accommodations, roundtrip airfare to and from San Francisco and all
ground transportation.

“I’m excited to try your
recipes that pair with my Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s
inspiring to think about the different flavors and regions you’ll share
with me in your dishes,” said Florence. “And then, it’s our turn —
myself and Rob Mondavi Jr. will host the winners for a tour around
Northern California to see what inspires us with local fresh
ingredients, winemaking styles, and even meals with our own families.”

This
contest celebrates that Tyler Florence Wines and TF Limited-production
Wines are now available nationally in retail stores, restaurants and
online. For the first time, wine and food lovers all across America will
have the opportunity to try these wines from the world-famous Napa
Valley region with their own favorite dishes.

To enter,
contestants will upload one original recipe that pairs well with either
Tyler Florence Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc by December 31,
2012. Once the voting phase begins, entries will be shared via Facebook
and Twitter, and fans and followers alike will vote for the top 20
entries (10 for Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 for Sauvignon Blanc) online at
www.TylerFlorenceWines.com. Entries that receive the most votes will be
judged by Chef Tyler Florence, who will pick five grand prize winners
for the Tyler Florence Ultimate Food & Wine Experience. The grand
prize trip takes place in March 2013.

Hopefuls may enter more
than once, but only one winner will be selected per household. Links to
Tyler Florence Wines’ can be found on Twitter at @TylerFlorence and
@TFWines and be used to encourage a great number of votes.

To
participate, consumers must submit their original recipe online to the
contest page on www.TylerFlorenceWines.com by December 31, 2012, where
their recipe must earn the popular vote using social media to encourage
friends and family to vote for them. Of the top 20 recipes, Tyler will
personally select the top five recipes and name them a grand prize
winner complete with a personal phone call!

“NO PURCHASE
NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID IN
CA & TN AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. COMPLETE CONTEST RULES
AVAILABLE ON WWW.TYLERFLORENCEWINES.COM”

February 05, 2012

SUPER BOWL 2012 RECIPES are going into overtime today! Fans want the BEST Chili Recipes, Seven Layer Dip Recipe, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Guacamole for the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants football game on February 5, 2012. Go Patriots!

7 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe

1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained well

1/2 cup salsa, your choice

2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped

1 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 - 15 ounce can pitted black olives, drained and halved

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeno or red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Directions: How To Make a 7 Layered Mexican Dip

Mix black beans, salsa and 2 Tbsp cilantro together in a small bowl. Turn out into a pretty rimmed platter.

Carefully spread sour cream over the top of the beans using an off-set spatula or rubber spatula, leaving some of the beans showing.

Layer the avocados, cheese, tomatoes, olives, red onion and optional jalapeno, one on top of each other, leaving a bit of the layer underneath showing. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top.

Serve with tortilla chips, pita wedges or on top of a salad.

Beef Touchdown Taco Salad Recipe

1/2 pound ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

2 cups kidney beans, cooked or canned

6 cups Romaine lettuce, or a combination of green leaf

1 - 15 ounce can black olives, halved

1/4 cup green chilis, chopped

3/4 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1 cup salsa, your choice

8 ounce bag tortilla chips

Directions: How To Make Taco Salad

Brown ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain off fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside to cool.

March 17, 2011

Celebrate St Patrick's Day March 17, 2011 with Traditional Irish recipes. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner ranks high on the list of St Patty's Day Irish recipes, and it's no wonder. The grocery stores usually have corned beef brisket on sale around St Patrick's Day, and along with potatoes, cabbage, onions and carrots, it makes a real cheap meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage recipes are so easy to make too. This awesome Irish dinner can be done in the crockpot, on the stove top, bake it in the oven, or cook it in a pressure cooker. Personally, I like using the pressure cooker because it's so quick, but there's nothing like a slow cooked corned beef dinner that's been simmering for hours.

The 3.89# corned beef I bought from my local Super Stop & Shop was on sale for $1.49 per pound ($5.80), 3# of cabbage was also on sale for .49 per pound ($1.50), 3# of red potatoes ($1.99), 3# of carrots ($1.99), 2 onions ($1.00), 2 stalks of celery (.25). So, all in all, I spent about $12.53 for the whole dinner that will probably feed 6-8 people. Not bad, eh?

I'll give you some Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe links and How-To videos. We're all using basically the same ingredients but the cooking methods are different. Watch them and decide which one you prefer. Paula Deen even has a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner that takes, get this... 10 minutes! I don't think I'd like it, but I guess it serves a purpose when you're short on time looking for a fast meal.

November 27, 2010

More easy recipes for leftover turkey! As I was food gawking through the Food Network, I found some more easy turkey leftover recipes --Alton Brown's Turkey Soup Recipe and Mini Turley Pot Pies -- made from the Thanksgiving turkey carcass, green bean casserole, and even leftover cranberry sauce. Take a look at Part 1: Turkey Leftover Recipes from the Food network Chefs, and also, my favorite turkey leftover recipe... Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe!

I can't resist videos, especially food show videos. So here you are. Go use up that dead bird!

But now it's time for the leftovers. I hope you didn't throw the turkey carcass away, because that makes the best turkey stock and turkey soup. Here's my recipe for Turkey Tetrazzini. I've been making this Thanksgiving leftovers recipe for years. It's easy, and hearty, and uses up a lot of that leftover turkey you've got hiding in the back of your fridge!

Looking for more Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Recipes? Watch these Food Network videos. They'll give you more ideas than you have leftover turkey for. Enjoy! And Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving!

November 25, 2010

What are you planning to do with all that leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Make this easy turkey casserole with white and dark turkey meat, and spaghetti, baked in a delicious sauce of butter, mushrooms, onions, sherry, cream, paprika and nutmeg. This Thanksgiving casserole is perfect for pot luck dinners and get togethers. The Turkey Tetrazzini recipe can be doubled or tripled for extra freezer meals. Just thaw and reheat!